DVLA rules

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In 2022 I was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (stage 4) also in 2022 I had debulking surgery and radiotherapy with in ended in 2022, I was given chemotherapy which ended in 2023. I was told that I had to wait 2 years after radiotherapy 1 year after chemotherapy and 1 year seizure free. Which I have done I obtained all the application forms and posted them. In Jan I received a letter from DVLA with an update saying my application was now with my oncologist also with the letter was information about potentially be able to drive under section 88. So I called DVLA to enquire and they said that the information given I could drive the only thing that could stop me was if my insurance allowed it as some do and other don’t I called my insurance and they insured me immediately. I do have a mobility car so the insurance currently is direct line mobobility however on the 5-03-25 I received a letter from DVLA saying I cannot drive as its not yet been 2 years after radiotherapy treatment ended. I was extremely upset after I recomposed myself I called DVLA and ask them to recheck my application as that treatment stopped 2 years ago. The lady on the phone apologised and told me it was meant to say chemotherapy???? My specialist nurse confirmed that I could reapply at the back end of 2024. Any help would be great as I’m sure I met all the requirements, also if they are correct and it said that on the medical questionnaire and the other medical form then I wouldn’t of applied until Dec 2025. 

  • Hi Ktownwarrior

    I can appreciate your frustration here but I suspect you may be at the mercy of the DVLA . This however is not my area of expertise. I had kept this DVLA link handy though and it might be worth reviewing- Neurological disorders: assessing fitness to drive - GOV.UK 

    In my late husband's case, he was never going to get his licence back so this isn't an area I am overly familiar with. This group is a safe and supportive space so hopefully some of the others will have more relevant personal experience to share with you.

    Sorry I couldn't be of more help here.

    love n hugs

    Wee Me xx

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    1. My husband has been told that it is after Radiotherapy not chemo - he has only had this conversation in the last few weeks so update information the consultant contacted the DVLA so you would hope this is accurate.He will be 2yrs post in September and still taking chemo,he will reapply them.I'll keep you posted.